I have never gone to a party or gathering with the intentions to be tagged as the funk of the night. Instead I looked forward to getting out of work mode and into the mode of joy. Preparing to meet and greet happy people, who just want to let their hair down, relax and be totally beautiful, is an inspiring and exciting opportunity. Similarly during holiday season's it is a fact that people who get in the spirit of being jolly usually land there.
Can we learn from the magic of the high note? Have you ever noticed how people are naturally happier during the festive seasons? I have, in fact it is accurate to say that outside of the holiday season most people, that would normally pass you by without saying a word, suddenly adopt the gift of greetings. More people carry on with new pep in their step, in a blissful spirit uttering some of the following warm wishes;
- Happy thanksgiving
- Merry Christmas
- Season's Greetings
- Happy New Year
- Happy Valentine's Day
- Happy Easter
- Happy Independence day, labor day etc...
On a normal day outside of the holidays a simple good morning or hello might be like pulling teeth for many, for whatever reason. Perhaps people who need people are becoming afraid of people and of each other. Could fear be driving such blah? Could the excitement of unity and celebration be so stimulating that it gives immunity from such apprehension on any given day? If you pay attention you will note that the power of anticipation and excitement peaks joy.
Why? This rings true because of the magnificent ingenuity of you. Your body is designed to respond to emotion. Emotions either negatively or positively impact our mind, body and spirit. The State of Euphoria is good for the soul because people are in the mode of anticipation. Joy is naturally motivated by the likelihood of gain, which is exciting. It feels good to get rewards and recognition, promotion, being the top choice and winning. On the physical side the body is producing higher levels of those happy chemicals called serotonin.
Serotonin and dopamine are released in the brain when we increase activity and experience excitement that drives our adrenalin up. When we are stimulated we are also motivated. Motivation leads to more energy which leads to better attitudes and greater productivity, which leads to favorable conditions around us. When we are able to live and operate in favorable conditions we are happier, healthier and more likely to become masters of living within the magic of the high note.
There are countless benefits behind the scenes of life's high notes or more specifically, your ability to maintain happiness throughout the year. When you are happy serotonin is plenteous and affects your system in functioning optimally by;
- Regulating sleeping and awake cycles
- Stabilizing a healthy mood
- Increasing your libido
- Establishing a healthy appetite
- Ward's of depression
You can help your body out with increasing the production of this happy juice by
- Exercising, Getting 8 hours of sleep and Eating Healthy
- Through Temperance, Prayer and Meditation
- Hydrating, Getting Fresh Air and Sun Light
- Organizing and keeping clean surroundings
- Decking your walls (your body, mind, spirit and surroundings)
Knowing all of this, it would only make sense to take note of how internal and external stimulants positively influence our moods. Healthy moods lead to healthy living. Why not live in happy mode more often? You can leverage the magic of anticipation in your daily life by supporting your mind body and spirit with what it needs. The payoff will be mountainous!
Sonya R. Ward is the founder of Harmony Success Solutions an online coaching & development practicum designed to empower and serve individuals, groups, organizations and communities.
In addition, Sonya heads up various development groups such as VOW: Voice on Words & Branding Your Brilliance. Sonya is a well-received voice of inspiration and empowerment to her audience. Sonya is a prolific speaker, writer and author. She is a content coach, book coach and ghost writer.
Sonya can be found in the following ways; sonyaward.com. harmonysuccess.com. email: leap.empowerment[at]gmail.com.
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